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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
6
A drive began today to raise 2500 by tomorrow night to pay Prof Buys and band expenses. If funds fail, the City Park concert at 7 30 pm Sunday will be the last. Send contributions to Municipal Band P O Box No 1 or pledge guarantees to save the band, a valued town asset.
A wedding held at 8 oclock yesterday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Upton O Norris in Williamsport united their daughter Miss H Pearl Norris and G Arthur Miller. The Lutheran ceremony was conducted by Rev J F English. The bride wore cream crepe de chine with a sweet pea and snapdragon corsage. They plan a brief trip to Niagara Falls and Ohio and will reside in Williamsport where Miller is senior partner of the G A Miller Lumber Company.
Raymond Kerr and Eva Wolf of 112 East Baltimore Street were married yesterday afternoon in Frederick by Rev. B. J. Robb. The quiet ceremony remained largely unknown until Kerr announced the marriage this morning. The couple left for Canada. Miss Wolf was a Lester Bros. saleslady. Both are prominent in local social circles. Also listed are marriage licenses for Tritappe and Younkins. Miller and Norris. Carty and Redman. Vogla and Fockler. Dove and Dove.
Cumberland June 17 The grand jury at Kingwood W Va returned a first degree murder indictment against Tillman Jenkins Baltimore for the slaying of Thomas C Barnard lieutenant of Baltimore and Ohio police formerly at Petersville Md who resided here The seven men taken from the train where the officer was shot were brought before the inquest Three of the men were associates of Jenkins in a brawl at a Fairmont saloon Jenkins had a revolver of the same caliber as the bullet found in Barnard s skull Proof shows Jenkins was aboard the train
Edward Shaul dies after illness in Middleburg. Funeral services set for Saturday at 16:00 at Middleburg Church, officiated by Comte with interment to follow in local cemetery.
Miss Mildred Reisner of Broadway and Elmer B. Carl son of Mr and Mrs Herman H Carl of 25 W Franklin street Baltimore were married in Baltimore yesterday by Rev Robert Clare pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church Guests included George Charlton Mr and Mrs M I Schumacher and daughter Laura of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs W A Reisner and son William of this city Dinner was served at the Belvidera Hotel and the couple left for a tour of Northern cities They will be at home at Tis Po itemac avenue
James W Burk of Philadelphia remains hale at 70 while admitting a 45 year habit of smoking 30 cigars daily. He is a professional cigar tester and also smokes for pleasure.
Charles Amick, found dead in his bed in Luke Maryland, had previously been struck in the heart by a foul ball at a Cumberland baseball game ten weeks earlier. He was attended by a physician and believed to be recovering before his sudden expiration.
Mrs Bates Batchelor of Paris returns from New York to flooded regions of Belgium and France to perform for charity and comfort, singing for children affected by the devastation.
James F. McKnight a 16 year old from Cleveland Ohio drowned after diving from a boat into about 15 feet of water at Willow Grove Park He surfaced once cried for help and disappeared His body was recovered later An inquest was deemed unnecessary and he was taken to Morgue before shipment to his parents and siblings from 204 N Potomac St He worked as a park clerk and had bragged of Great Lakes feats.
The Second Troop Girl Scouts perform a dance at Odd Fellows Hall from 8:30 to 11:30 to support their Pool Camp Fund. Hall decorations feature blue and green colors. Miss Louisa Hagner serves as captain and Connie Wareham as lieutenant. Tickets cost 35 and 65 cents.
The Young Men's Semper Fidelis class of Washington Square M. 4H, Sunday School, met at teacher Mr. T. Z. Fogha's SyGnce street home. After business on class welfare, a social hour followed with buffet refreshments by Mrs. Fogle, Miss Margaret Kaylor at the piano, and the young men's chorus performing several selections. Attendance was large and the class showed healthy growth.
Miss Lucy Dofflemyer of 727 Church street shows improved condition at the hospital after a Sunday horse fall with suspected spine injury. Dr. Kritzer reports she will remain for several days, suffering only minor bruises. Beer Cadre Seized: A large shipment labeled Star Brew believed destined for border saloonkeepers in Pennsylvania towns was intercepted at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, cutting off local supplies.
Henry Johnson was found guilty in the Circuit Court at Charlestown of first degree murder in the March killing of farm hand Robert Mansfield on Philip Porterfield’s farm near Charles Town. The jury recommended mercy. Also noted are social notes and 1921 market prices for grain, feed, and produce.
Hartle and Wolfinder trustees announce a sale of a large stock including picture frames mouldings sheet music pocket books novelties and finished works. The store room will be open day and night at Cor Jonathan and Franklin streets with bright clean goods available. Auction dated 6 17 3t.
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